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[182] The lifespan of a Jiva (living being) with a subtle body (Sūkṣma) ranges from a very short duration (Antarmūhurta) to an immeasurable period of time (Asankhyeya Kāla), which is equivalent to the lifespan of the Earth. Similarly, the lifespan of a Jiva with a gross body (Bādar) ranges from a very short duration (Antarmūhurta) to an immeasurable period of time (Asankhyeya Kāla). This immeasurable period of time (Asankhyeya Kāla) is equivalent to the duration of countless cycles of ascending (Utsarpini) and descending (Avasarpini) time periods (Kāla Mārgṇā). In terms of spatial measurement (Kṣetra Mārgṇā), it is equivalent to an immeasurable fraction of an Angula (finger width). The lifespan of a Jiva with neither a subtle nor a gross body (No Sūkṣma-No Bādar) is infinite (Sādi-A Paryavasita). The difference between the lifespan of a Jiva with a subtle body (Sūkṣma) and a Jiva with a gross body (Bādar) is a period of time equivalent to the lifespan of a Jiva with a gross body (Bādar). Similarly, the difference between the lifespan of a Jiva with a gross body (Bādar) and a Jiva with a subtle body (Sūkṣma) is a period of time equivalent to the lifespan of a Jiva with a subtle body (Sūkṣma). There is no difference in the lifespan of a Jiva with neither a subtle nor a gross body (No Sūkṣma-No Bādar) because their lifespan is infinite (A Paryavasita). The number of Jivas with neither a subtle nor a gross body (No Sūkṣma-No Bādar) is the smallest, followed by Jivas with a gross body (Bādar) which are infinitely more numerous, and finally Jivas with a subtle body (Sūkṣma) which are immeasurably more numerous. Based on the nature of their bodies (Kāya Sthiti), there are three types of Jivas: those with a subtle body (Sūkṣma), those with a gross body (Bādar), and those with neither a subtle nor a gross body (No Sūkṣma-No Bādar). This sūtra (aphorism) explains the nature of their bodies (Kāya Sthiti), the difference in their lifespans (Antara), and their relative abundance (Alp Bahutva). The lifespan of a Jiva with a subtle body (Sūkṣma) ranges from a very short duration (Antarmūhurta) to an immeasurable period of time (Asankhyeya Kāla). After this immeasurable period of time (Asankhyeya Kāla), they can be reborn as Jivas with a gross body (Bādar). The lifespan of a Jiva with a gross body (Bādar) ranges from a very short duration (Antarmūhurta) to an immeasurable period of time (Asankhyeya Kāla). After this immeasurable period of time (Asankhyeya Kāla), they can be reborn as Jivas with a subtle body (Sūkṣma). This immeasurable period of time (Asankhyeya Kāla) is equivalent to the duration of countless cycles of ascending (Utsarpini) and descending (Avasarpini) time periods (Kāla Mārgṇā). In terms of spatial measurement (Kṣetra Mārgṇā), it is equivalent to the time it takes for an immeasurable number of Lokākāśa (space) regions, each the size of an Angula (finger width), to be completely emptied of all Jivas. This is known as the lifespan of the Earth (Pṛthvī Kāla). The lifespan of a Jiva with a gross body (Bādar) ranges from a very short duration (Antarmūhurta) to an immeasurable period of time (Asankhyeya Kāla). After this immeasurable period of time (Asankhyeya Kāla), they can be reborn as Jivas with a subtle body (Sūkṣma). This immeasurable period of time (Asankhyeya Kāla) is equivalent to the duration of countless cycles of ascending (Utsarpini) and descending (Avasarpini) time periods (Kāla Mārgṇā). In terms of spatial measurement (Kṣetra Mārgṇā), it is equivalent to an immeasurable fraction of an Angula (finger width). After this period of time, a worldly Jiva is regularly reborn as a Jiva with a subtle body (Sūkṣma). Jivas with neither a subtle nor a gross body (No Sūkṣma-No Bādar) are liberated souls (Siddh Jīva) and remain in their state forever (Sādi-A Paryavasita). The difference in the lifespan of a Jiva with a subtle body (Sūkṣma) ranges from a very short duration (Antarmūhurta) to an immeasurable period of time (Asankhyeya Kāla). This immeasurable period of time (Asankhyeya Kāla) is equivalent to an immeasurable fraction of an Angula (finger width). The difference in the lifespan of a Jiva with a gross body (Bādar) is the same. The difference in the lifespan of a Jiva with a gross body (Bādar) ranges from a very short duration (Antarmūhurta) to an immeasurable period of time (Asankhyeya Kāla). This immeasurable period of time (Asankhyeya Kāla) is equivalent to an immeasurable number of Lokas (worlds). There is no difference in the lifespan of a Jiva with neither a subtle nor a gross body (No Sūkṣma-No Bādar) because their lifespan is infinite (Sādi-A Paryavasita). Because their lifespan is infinite (A Paryavasita), there is no difference in their lifespan. The number of Jivas with neither a subtle nor a gross body (No Sūkṣma-No Bādar) is the smallest because liberated souls (Siddh Jīva) are less numerous than other Jivas. Jivas with a gross body (Bādar) are infinitely more numerous because Jivas with a gross body (Bādar) are infinitely more numerous than liberated souls (Siddh Jīva). Jivas with a subtle body (Sūkṣma) are immeasurably more numerous because Jivas with a subtle body (Sūkṣma) are immeasurably more numerous than Jivas with a gross body (Bādar). 241. There are three types of Jivas: those with a subtle body (Saṇṇī), those with a gross body (Asaṇṇī), and those with neither a subtle nor a gross body (No Saṇṇī-No Asaṇṇī). O Venerable One! How long is the lifespan of a Jiva with a subtle body (Saṇṇī)? It ranges from a very short duration (Antarmūhurta